ME 4214 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (Elective)
Catalog Description:
ME 4214 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: COE 3001 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Problems involving resistance of materials to plastic deformation, fracture,
fatigue, and creep; mechanical testing; computer-based methods; case studies of
failure.
Textbook:
N.E. Dowling, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 3rd Edition, Pearson Prentice
Hall, 2007.
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Mechanical testing
Stress-strain relationships
3D states of stress
Failure criteria
Fracture mechanics
Fatigue (stress-based approach)
Fatigue crack growth
3D non-linear stress-strain relationships (plasticity)
Constrained plasticity problems
Residual stresses
Fatigue (strain-based approach)
Other failure mechanisms (creep, wear, corrosion, environment assisted cracking)
Failure analysis
Course Outcomes:
Outcome 1: To teach students the mechanical properties and behavior of materials.
1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical properties and behavior of
materials.
1.2 Students will demonstrate the knowledge of how these properties are measured.
Outcome 2: To develop the student’s ability to understand and apply the definitions of stress and strain in
three dimensions along with the application of simple constitutive laws.
2.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to determine states of stress in three dimensions.
2.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to apply constitutive laws to solve deformable body
problems.
Outcome 3: To train students to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems involving resistance to
plastic deformation, fatigue, and fracture.
3.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to identify engineering problems involving plastic
deformation, fatigue, and fracture, and the tools required to solve these problems.
3.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate problems involving multidimensions and apply
failure theories.
3.3 Students will demonstrate recognition of failure mechanisms and identify key mechanical
properties and analyses and/or experiments needed to determine cause of failure and evaluate
solutions to prevent failure including professional and ethical responsibility.
Correlation between Course Outcomes and Student Outcomes:
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Course Outcomes
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GWW School of Mechanical Engineering Student Outcomes:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Prepared by: Richard W. Neu